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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.36, 12,793.50 and 5,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.36, 12,793.50 and 5,078.52 is: 7,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.36 : 12,793.50 = 5,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.36/12,793.50 = 5,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.36x = 12,793.50 × 5,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.36x = 64,972,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972,045.62/9,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.58

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